Cal Poly Wrestling took down San Francisco State 29-15 in their first dual of the season Saturday, Nov. 16. Held at the Richard O’Neill Green on Cal Poly’s campus, the Mustangs took advantage of the home-team support. Sophomore Benny Martinez clenched a victory at 125 pounds against his opponent in the second period to secure […]
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Popeyes chicken sandwich returns after selling out nationwide
After selling out nationwide, the Popeyes chicken sandwich is back in San Luis Obispo.
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University searching for a reproductive specialist to fill vacancy at Campus Health and Wellbeing
Cal Poly is looking to add a physician to the team at Campus Health and Wellbeing with an emphasis on reproductive health. Campus Health and Wellbeing previously had a doctor with specialization in gynecology, but the position has been vacant since this summer. The health center’s nurse practitioners and physician’s assistants are able to provide […]
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Administration and faculty union spar over UPD racial profiling accusations
An allegation of racial profiling by University Police on Thursday has sparked an investigation and spurred a series of hostile emails between President Armstrong and Cal Poly’s faculty union. An email to all members of the California Faculty Association (CFA) alleged a faculty member of color was placed in handcuffs, searched for weapons and released […]
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Men’s Basketball loses at No. 18 Saint Mary’s 79-48 despite early lead
Cal Poly Men’s Basketball lost on the road against No. 18 Saint Mary’s 79-48 Sunday, Nov. 17. Despite having an early lead, the Mustangs (1-3) succumbed to the Gaels’ (3-1) explosive offense late in the first half and failed to recover. The Mustangs jumped to an 8-0 lead over the Gaels with four baskets made […]
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ASI passes resolution to provide support to students under DACA
The Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) Board of Directors voted Wednesday, Nov. 13 to pass a resolution that would provide support for undocumented students in the event that Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is terminated by the Supreme Court. The resolution ensures that in the event that DACA is rescinded, Cal Poly will continue to […]
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Cal Poly students drafted a bill to increase housing cost transparency. It goes into effect next year
A bill drafted by Cal Poly students to increase housing cost transparency was signed into law Oct. 4 and will go into effect Jan. 1, 2020. The bill is an update on Senate Bill (SB) 467, which originally only required Universities of California (UC) and California State Universities (CSU) to post information on the average […]
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Women’s Basketball still winless after falling to Denver 96-66
Cal Poly Women’s Basketball lost to Denver 96-66 on Sunday, Nov. 17 inside Hamilton Gym. The Mustangs have now lost three straight non-conference games to open the season. Denver, who advanced to the second round of the National Women’s Invitational Tournament last season, entered the game with a record of 1-2. Redshirt freshman point guard […]
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Football drops last home game of the regular season in 42-41 heartbreaker against Eastern Washington
Cal Poly Football dropped its last home game of the regular season in a 42-41 heartbreaker against Eastern Washington on Saturday, Nov. 16. The Mustangs forced two fumbles in the fourth quarter for a chance at a late-game comeback, but the opportunity fell short after a missed field goal in the last minute of the […]
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Volleyball holds on to second place spot in Big West with sweep over CSUN
Cal Poly Volleyball swept CSUN (25-10, 25-19, 25-19) on Friday, Nov. 15 to remain in second-place in the Big West Conference standings. The away win is the second sweep over CSUN this season after the Mustangs took down the Matadors in three sets on Oct. 20. The Mustangs dominated the match in every statistical category: […]
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Men’s Basketball secures 89-45 victory in home opener against Simpson
Following two losses in the first two games of the regular season, Cal Poly Men’s Basketball bounced back with a 89-45 victory in their home-opener against Simpson on Friday, Nov. 15. “It’s a work in progress,” first-year head coach John Smith said. “I still don’t like the pace that we’re playing in transition, we’re not […]